$3000
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Award for best paper in the general category.
2027 BCERC IMD and EPFL
The 47th BCERC will be hosted by EPFL and IMD from June 9 - 12, 2027. The conference will focus on cutting-edge empirical research in progress that will significantly advance the field of entrepreneurship. We hope to see you at EPFL and IMD in 2027!
Key Dates for 2026 BCERC
September 7, 2026 - Abstract Submission and Doctoral Consortium Application Sites Open
October 14, 2026 - Submit Abstracts by 11:59 pm EST
December 6, 2026 - Doctoral Consortium Application Due by 11:59 pm EST
Mid-December, 2026 - Notification of Acceptance Sent to Authors
January 20 - March 17, 2027 - Registration is Open for BCERC 2027 (Conference Fee: $950)
March 17, 2027 - Summary Due from Accepted Authors by 11:59 pm EST
April 14, 2027 - 6-Page Abridged Paper Due from Accepted Authors by 11:59 pm EST
June 9-12, 2027 - 2026 BCERC at EPFL and IMD, Lausanne, Switzerland
2027 BCERC Best Paper Award Sponsors
$3,000
The Tariq Farid Franchise Institute Award (Babson College) for the best paper on franchising
$2,500
The George R. and Martha Means Center for Entrepreneurial Studies Award (Illinois State) for best paper on social entrepreneurship
$3,000
The Bertarelli Institute for Family Entrepreneurship Award (Babson College) for best paper on family business
$3,000
Babson Global Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership Award (Babson College) for the best paper on the MENA region
$3,000
G. Dale Meyer Award Iconoclast Award for the best paper with a Doctoral Student as the Lead Author
$3,000
C. Dean Metropoulos Institute Award (Babson College) for the best paper on the topic of Technology and Entrepreneurship
Resources for Submitting Abstracts, Summaries and Papers to BCERC
Author Guidelines for Abstracts»